Bengaluru, Mumbai, Kolkata to receive more rains amid IMD's orange alert for several cities

Bengaluru rains

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in various parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka and West Bengal. Cities like Bengaluru, Mumbai and Kolkata on Wednesday witnessed heavy rains, thunderstorms and gusty winds, according to a report by Mint.

Bengaluru weather

The current heavy spell of rain is expected to continue in Karnataka, with an orange alert issued for parts of south interior Karnataka, which includes Bengaluru, and coastal Karnataka till May 27, except for May 22, for which a yellow alert was issued, The Indian Express reported.

According to the IMD, widespread moderate to heavy rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds reaching up to 40-50 kmph, is likely during this period.

The Bengaluru Regional Meteorological Centre has specifically warned of heavy rain and thunderstorms in Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts. Other districts like Bellari, Chamarajanagar, Chikkaballapur, Chitradurga, Davanagere, Hassan, Kodagu, Kolar, Mandya, Mysuru, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, and Vijayanagara are also expected to receive moderate showers.

Mumbai weather

Mumbai witnessed more than 60 mm of rainfall in a single day, leading to waterlogged roads, disrupted traffic, and public inconvenience. The Santacruz observatory recorded 62 mm of rainfall, while Colaba saw 23 mm, The Times of India reported.

The Mumbai Regional Meteorological Centre reported that a cyclonic circulation over the Arabian Sea is responsible for this rainfall and is expected to affect the region until May 24. IMD official Shubhangi Bhute, while speaking to PTI, said that rainfall might intensify over Mumbai, South Konkan, and South Central Maharashtra, with wind speeds reaching 30-40 kmph or even higher in some places.

Kolkata weather

In West Bengal, the Kolkata Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for May 22. Heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds are expected in districts such as Jhargram, West Midnapore, North and South 24 Parganas, and Nadia. These warnings come as part of broader alerts for South Bengal, which could experience significant weather activity in the coming days, Mint reported.

While the southern and eastern parts of the country battle rainfall, some states in north India continue to suffer under a severe heatwave. IMD has issued heatwave warnings for Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, North Madhya Pradesh, and South Uttar Pradesh. A red alert has been issued for Rajasthan, where temperatures are expected to soar up to 47 degrees Celsius.